A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Hamza Suhuyini, has described former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) most viable candidate to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, June 18, Suhuyini expressed concern that internal power struggles within the NPP could derail Dr. Bawumia’s chances of leading the party and delivering meaningful reform.
“Whatever way you look at it, the initiative to organise an early congress is simply driven by the motivation to control, not an opportunity to rebuild and ensure transformation in the politics of the NPP,” Suhuyini said. “And that is why I feel that this party under this current leadership seems to be doing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia so much harm.”
Despite being a member of the opposition, Suhuyini acknowledged Dr. Bawumia’s edge over other potential contenders within the NPP, regardless of when the party’s internal elections are held.
“From where I sit, you can turn the As up or down, whether congress is held today or a year from now, I know that Dr. Bawumia is in a better position to lead the NPP than any of the contenders, in all honesty,” he stated.
He also offered a word of caution to the former Vice President, urging him to remain alert and not allow internal party dynamics to undermine his leadership potential.
“He must learn useful lessons. He must not allow these guys to destroy the responsibility that the party will entrust to him to reform,” Suhuyini advised. “And this is harmless advice to him.”
Suhuyini concluded by saying he would be “hugely surprised” if Dr. Bawumia is not selected as the NPP’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections.
His comments follow the NPP’s recent announcement that its presidential primaries will be held on January 31, 2026. The date was proposed by the party’s constitution review committee and adopted by the National Council.
NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Koduah confirmed that the decision is final and does not require the approval of a delegates’ conference. “The National Council has the authority to set such timelines,” he clarified.
Suhuyini’s remarks have sparked conversation across political circles, with many noting the significance of an opposition figure publicly endorsing the leadership potential of a rival party’s candidate. His comments add a new layer to the ongoing debate over the NPP’s internal direction and the future of its leadership.
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